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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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